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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #15 on: 08 January 2007, 18:45:44 »
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It used the BMW Z axle
It uses many BMW parts, as do all 75s, 45s, and 25s.  But it ain't a BMW chassis.
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #16 on: 08 January 2007, 19:09:45 »
Not too impressed with the Rovers power output, an extra 1500 cc only produces 50 bhp more than a 3 ltr Meega :-?
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« Reply #17 on: 08 January 2007, 19:13:30 »
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Not too impressed with the Rovers power output, an extra 1500 cc only produces 50 bhp more than a 3 ltr Meega :-?
whats the torque like though?
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #18 on: 08 January 2007, 20:32:01 »
I would have one very nice cars
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #19 on: 08 January 2007, 20:46:28 »
A friend of mine has an Audi A8 V8 , it's F'ing gorgeous.... and VERY rapid.......  

okay so they'll probably hold value reasonably... but it's got to be worth a look....

My Brother recently bought a new Passat.... it's far and away the best VW i've ever seen.....  ... not quite in the A8's class, but VERY very nice....  nonetheless

While I like the IDEA of this Rover, I wouldn't touch it with some one else's Barge-pole.... !!!  ANY rover's going to be bad enough... but the low numbers and rarity of spares will make this an albatross in no time .,

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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #20 on: 08 January 2007, 21:07:33 »
If you want the Rover V8, get the MG ZT 260 version rather than the grandaddy 75. Same chassis underneath but the ZT is the sporty variant, comes with a manual box and will have better suspension (not to mention it looks better).

Bit disappointed with the power though, 260 BHP from a 4.6 V8! Then I realised it's actually a yank Ford V8 taken from the Mustang which explains it :D. I've driven one and much as it sounds nice, it did not feel particularly fast at all (admittedly that was through a slush box, the GT comes with 6 speed manual but I couldn't find one). Torque is 302 lb/ft so pretty good  - similar to the 4.4 V8 in my BMW.

I'm sure the ZT 260 will be good fun though with a decent chassis driving through the rear wheels.

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/42548/midnight_express.html
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #21 on: 08 January 2007, 21:15:59 »
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I'm sure the ZT 260 will be good fun though with a decent chassis driving through the rear wheels.
IIRC, the V8 75/MG is 4WD
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #22 on: 08 January 2007, 21:22:45 »
Nope the V8s are both pure RWD
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Re: ...who said there is no replacement for the Om
« Reply #23 on: 08 January 2007, 21:23:48 »
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Nope the V8s are both pure RWD
OK, thought they were 4WD, but certainly knew they weren't FWD...
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« Reply #24 on: 08 January 2007, 21:36:43 »
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Nope the V8s are both pure RWD
OK, thought they were 4WD, but certainly knew they weren't FWD...


Seen the proof not FWD - they powerslide!

Remember Clarkson in one?
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